Concours D’Elegance Texas Hits $6 Million Run Rate Within 10 Days of Pre-Sale Launch
Devcon Partners of AUSTIN, TX — Concours D’Elegance Texas, the state’s premier luxury live-work community for automotive aficionados, and entrepreneurs, announced today a record-breaking start to its pre-sale phase. Within the first 10 days of releasing inventory (December 2025) the development secured four high-value reservations, establishing a projected $6 million annual transaction run rate based on initial market…
Read MoreEight Kilgore College students earn spots in Texas two-year college all-state choir
Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir members from KC (left to right): Joely Hernandez, Lauryn Odoms, Jaleesa Dotson, Charae Sands, Hyensy Sifuentes, Victor Roque, Joshua Guerra and Kenneth Anderson Published: January 8, 2026 Eight Kilgore College students were selected for the Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir following auditions held in November, with every KC student who auditioned…
Read MoreFederal Winter LIHEAP Grants AVAILABLE FOR SWEPCO CUSTOMERS
Jan. 5, 2026 SHREVEPORT, La.- The New Year is starting out warm for SWEPCO customers, but winter weather can change rapidly. That is why we want to remind customers that help is available through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) when winter weather hits. The federal assistance is available to SWEPCO…
Read MoreHarry Connick Jr. Returns Home to New Orleans to Welcome the Rockin’1000 Band of 1,000 Musicians from 25 Countries * Tickets on Sale Now
Connick to showcase New Orleans music and culture as Special Guest Artistic Director at the United States debut of Rockin’1000 on January 31 at Caesar Superdome NEW ORLEANS – January 7, 2026 – New Orleans & Company and Rockin’1000 are thrilled to announce that Harry Connick Jr. will return to his hometown of New Orleans…
Read MoreUT Health East Texas Physicians Welcomes Cory Cummings, MD, to Tyler
Tyler, Texas (January 6, 2026) — UT Health East Texas Physicians is expanding family medicine services in Tyler with the addition of Cory Cummings, MD. “I am committed to providing practical, patient-centered care and being available to patients when they need it most,” Dr. Cummings said. “I provide comprehensive primary care, managing both acute…
Read MoreFrom the Gilmer Postmaster
Valentine’s Day is a small holiday with a big impact — especially for local families and small businesses in Gilmer who count on timely deliveries. If you’re sending cards, gifts, or care packages, my best advice is simple: Don’t wait until the last minute. Mailing early helps avoid stress and gives your items the…
Read MoreTACA Names Former Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee Director Clinton Harned as Vice President of Governmental Affairs
AUSTIN, Texas [January 7, 2026] – The Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association (TACA) has named Clinton Harned as Vice President of Governmental Affairs. He comes to TACA with 10 years of political and governmental experience, most recently as Director of the Texas Senate Natural Resources Committee. At TACA, Harned is responsible for the development and…
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham Announces the Veterans Land Board’s 2026 ‘Valentines for Vets’ Campaign
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is encouraging Texans to participate in the VLB’s campaign to send Valentines cards to the Veterans who reside in Texas’ 10 State Veterans Homes. The Texas General Land Office (GLO) and the VLB urges Texans to take part in this…
Read MoreTDLR Helps Fight Human Trafficking In Its Regulated Professions
AUSTIN – January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and TDLR employees are firmly part of the fight against coerced labor or commercial sex acts. Several of the regulated programs for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation can have a nexus with potential human trafficking, and TDLR employees and licensees work together to identify and…
Read MoreEric Taylor awarded Texas A&M Vice Chancellor’s Award in Excellence for Public Service in Forestry
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Eric Taylor, Ph.D., Texas A&M Forest Service Silviculturist, was presented the Public Service in Forestry Award by Texas A&M University Vice Chancellor Dr. Jeffrey Savell, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Throughout his career, Taylor has embodied both Texas A&M AgriLife’s and Texas A&M Forest Service’s missions by serving landowners, educating future professions, advancing innovative…
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